Rick T.
Need Management Software- Special Criteria
We need a new property management software and need suggestions please. With managing 300 apartments with Buildium, at $300 a month, is too expensive for just keeping track of the income side and running a couple rep...
Joe C.
House trashed so I did some work
Hello, My tenant trashed my rental. I took pictures. Finding help was a challenge so my BF and I did most of the work (ex, patching walls, painting the downstairs, cleaning and hauling away garbage). Can I charge him ...
Robert Clark
York Pennsylvania investing
Good morning BP crew! I'm looking for some insight into the York Pennsylvania rental market. Is anyone currently investing/ working within the area? Thanks!
Jeff D.
When to walk away from a deal (poor current condition of property exteriors)
Looking at a package deal of 5 properties (4 duplexes and a triplex) this week in Ohio. Had a family member do a drive by this morning and says exterior of the properties look rough and not well kept. Question I have ...
Bienes Raices
Kwikset lock tip
Kwikset locks often come out of the package with the keyhole "upside down". If anyone doesn't know about this, if you call Kwikset's customer service line, they will mail you a free tool to remove the cylinder. I used...
Ryan Judah
Convert two Triplexs on Separate Tax Parcels to Commercial Prop
Hey BP Members - I am looking at tax parcel 1 and tax parcel 2 which are on the same acre of land. It’s two triplexes, each consisting of (3) 2x1’s. They are listed for $480k and $485k. I'm wondering if I can increase...
Harjot Gill
Turning 2 4plexes into an 8 unit multifamily
Hi BP!I'm looking at 2 4plex units that are right next door to each other.Is there any way combine them onto one lot and turn it into an 8 unit multifamily unit?
Paul D.
Best Rental Management Accounting Software
I have 35 units and and use have used Buildium for the last year. I love how it records leases, keeps track of rents due, and charges a late fee automatically. I find it very difficult to use for vendors and my genera...
Andrew Shepard
Should Insurance Scare Me Off
I've heard stories of investors paying crazy money in Insurance that makes investment properties that much harder to be profitable. Am I making a big deal over nothing? Looking at some properties between Destin and ...
Eric H.
Homeowners insurance recommendations?
I am currently in closing on my first investment property and have to find homeowner's insurance. I am not really sure what coverage I should get on the property. What coverage do most people get? Does anyone have ...